Gifted Education in CISD May 3 2012

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Gifted Education in Coppell ISD

An Overview of the K-12Continuum of Services

Todd Kettler


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The Big Picture


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CISD GT Program Goal

Coppell ISD students participating in the GT

Program will demonstrate skills of self-directed

learning, thinking, research, and communication

as evidenced by the development of innovative

products and performances that reflect

individuality and creativity and are advanced

in relation to students of similar age, experienceor environment.


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Key Program Components

Grouping

Rigorous Curriculum

Acceleration Options

Multiple Pathways to reinforce the strengths

and interests of gifted students


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ELEMENTARY GT

Grades K-5


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Elementary GT

Two Components of Program Services

Cluster Grouped Classrooms

Challenge Program

Including Challenge University for grades 4-5

GT students spend 85% of their instructionaltime in the cluster grouped classrooms.


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Specific Elementary GT Goals

Provided modified instructional services togifted students in multiple settings includingappropriate classroom differentiation and the

pull-out enrichment Challenge Program.

Provide gifted students rigorous and engaginglearning opportunities in the areas ofmathematics, language arts, science, andsocial studies.


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Elementary Challenge Program

GT students work with the GT specialist in the

GT classroom.

Challenge curriculum is interdisciplinary

focusing on thinking, research,

communication, and self-directed learning.

Math Focus: We began using the Algebra for

All program this year to add an emphasis on

learning algebra skills in grades 1-5.


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GT Cluster Classrooms

Designated GT teachers modify learningexperiences to provide rigorous and engaginglearning.

Clusters of 4-8 GT students should worktogether on learning tasks in which theteacher modified the depth, complexity,and/or pacing that would ordinarily beprovided for students at that grade level.


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Modified Learning Experiences

Modified learning experiences should be

implemented consistently in response to the

students demonstrated readiness.

Modified learning experiences should replace

the standard learning experiences rather than

be given in addition to the standardcurriculum.


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Key Questions for Parents

In what ways are the learning experiences beingmodified for my student ?

How will the academic growth of my student be

assessed this year/semester/nine-weeks?

In what ways does the GT cluster work togetheron modified assignments?

What are the advanced products andperformances that reflect the academic growth of

my student?


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More Light but Lots of Trees


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MIDDLE SCHOOL GT PROGRAM

Grades 6-8


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GT Level Classes

Instructional Grouping in Core Classes

GT English 6-8

GT Mathematics 6-8

GT Science 6-8 GT Social Studies 6-8

Ability grouping combined with modifiedcurriculum reflects research-based,recommended practice in gifted education.


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GT Curriculum in Middle School

Modified to included greater depth and

complexity than standard and Pre-AP courses.

Significant emphasis on developing thinking

skills, research skills, and advanced

communication skills.

Students are expected to develop self-directed

learning skills through the GT curriculum.


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GT Mathematics Options

GT Math for grades 6 and 7 compacts all three

levels of middle school math into two years.

GT Math for 8th graders is Algebra I.

Many of our GT students with a propensity for

math will skip a year of math with credit by

exam and take Geometry as 8th graders.


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Options for Acceleration

Credit by Exam to accelerate in individual

subjects

Students may advance at a more rapid pace in

subject areas of strength.

Acceleration is one of the most research

supported recommended practices in gifted

education.


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Key Questions for Parents

Is my student developing advanced skills in

self-directed learning?

What are the advanced products and

performances that my student is producing in

the GT classes?

What out-of-school options are available for

my student to develop his talent and interests?


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Coming out of the Forest


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HIGH SCHOOL GT OPTIONS

Grades 9-12


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The Options Expand

Coppell High School

GT Courses

AP Program

IB Program

Academies

New Tech High @ Coppell

Emphasis on thinking, research, communication, and

self-directed learning through project-based learning.


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High School GT Courses

Distinct Gifted Pedagogy in GT Grouped Classes

Rigorous content

Complex thinking

Scholarly dispositions

Conceptual understandings

Focus on the GT Program Goal

Thinking, Research, Communication, & SD Learning

Advanced level products and performances


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Advanced Placement Program

Developed by College Board in the 1950s

College-Level courses while in high school

AP Exams can earn college credit

CHS offers 25 AP Courses beginning in grade 9.

2 in English 3 in Math

9 in Social Studies

5 in Science


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International Baccalaureate Program

CHS is an authorized IB World School offering

the distinguished IB Diploma Program

IB Focus

International Educational Standards

Global Citizenship and International Mindedness

Emphasis on inquiry and depth of conceptual

understanding

Service and application of knowledge


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College Courses

CISD students may choose from approximately

90 approved college courses in our

partnership with Dallas County Community

College District (North Lake and Brookhaven)

Students may earn up to 64 college credits

through the dual credit and Senior Scholarprograms.


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CHS Academies

Emerging Media and Communications

Academy (EMAC)

Public Service Academy (PSA)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics Academy (STEM)

Focus on application of knowledge and skills,

project based learning, and career exploration.


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New Tech High @ Coppell

NTH@C epitomizes the focus on thinking,

research, communication, and self-directed

learning.

NTH@C focuses on the application of

knowledge and skills through the

development of innovative and advancedproducts and performances.


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Multiple Paths through the Forest


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SUMMARY

CISD GT Program


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Key Program Components

Grouping

Rigorous Curriculum

Acceleration Options

Multiple Pathways to reinforce the strengths

and interests of gifted students


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Unifying Elements

The common threads weaving throughout the

GT program K-12:

Emphasis on thinking, research, communication,

and self-directed learning.

Advanced curriculum options in math, language

arts, science, and social studies.

Expectation to develop advanced level productsand performances.


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Talent Development

Over the continuum of the program, thepurpose is to identify and develop the talentsand interests of gifted young people.

Talent development can begin with ability, butultimately requires commitment of time andeffort and focused attention.

Talent is rarely developed on the easy path.


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Why we do it.

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Gifted Education in CISD May 3 2012